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Prices at the Pump jump in the Midlands

This weeks average is 14 cents per gallon higher than a month ago

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Prices at the pump are on the rise this week. According to Gas Buddy, prices in Columbia are now averaging $2.05 a gallon. This weeks average is 14 cents per gallon higher than a month ago, according to Gas Buddy. The national average is also up, drivers across the country are paying $2.31 a gallon. Categories: Digital…

Columbia police notified about potential armed demonstrations

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–A spokesperson for the Columbia Police Department confirms it has been notified by the FBI via SLED about potential armed demonstrations between now and the inauguration. In addition, according to reports the FBI has received information in recent days on a group calling for “storming” state, local, and federal government courthouses and administrative buildings in the event the…

Wilson opposes impeachment as Biden inauguration nears

Source: Joe Wilson- Twitter Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–  As demonstrators gathered outside of his office on Sunset Blvd. in West Columbia calling for the impeachment of the president, Congressman Joe Wilson says now is not the time. In a statement released to ABC Columbia News Wilson says, “Impeaching a President this close to a new Administration is divisive and hinders a…

Richland School District One’s free meal plan for students during virtual learning

(Courtesy: RCSD1) RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County School District One is providing free meals to students during the two week virtual learning period. You can pick up 7 days worth of meals this Wednesday from 9 a.m. to Noon at the sites listed below: Carver-Lyon Elementary – 2100 Waverly St., Columbia, SC Caughman Road Elementary – 7725 Caughman…